Prescription cycling glasses ??
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My latest. I call them Dork Bleu
Dork Bleu by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
Dorkmund might be a possibility after the Dortmund striker, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, who wears the inverse of these sports glasses since, presumably as a footballer and ace dribbler, it is important for him to see his feet.
Dork Bleu by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
Dorkmund might be a possibility after the Dortmund striker, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, who wears the inverse of these sports glasses since, presumably as a footballer and ace dribbler, it is important for him to see his feet.
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I am not sure what to call these but they now have transparent plastic bolts which have a nut large enough to fit a socket (5.5mm) for easier removal.
Dorkon, Dorkfly, Egg Dork by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
The top part of the frame bothers me less than I anticipated. These are Ridol Titanium Yellow which cost $200 new $10 second hand.
And these were made with the cheap (1.2USD) Chinese sunglasses and some old prescription blanks.They show the world to darkly, like looking into a cavern, perhaps.
Dorkly, Caverndork Rimless by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
Dorkon, Dorkfly, Egg Dork by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
The top part of the frame bothers me less than I anticipated. These are Ridol Titanium Yellow which cost $200 new $10 second hand.
And these were made with the cheap (1.2USD) Chinese sunglasses and some old prescription blanks.They show the world to darkly, like looking into a cavern, perhaps.
Dorkly, Caverndork Rimless by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
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I use Smith Optics Pivlock V2 with a prescription insert. Heavier than normal sunglasses obviously, but it works. They also have interchangeable lenses; I switch to the clear lens for early morning riding.
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I ordered some Oakleys. You can chat with someone online if you need assistance. Oakley does an excellent job making prescription lenses.
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yeah i tried to but unfortunately my prescription is to high and couldn't do anything for me, But i Got Rudy Project to make me some i love them Rudy Project Ryzer xl's.
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It seems to be that sports sunglasses are tall (coming up over ones brows) for a reason - people look out the top of their sports sunglasses.
But the RX inserts inside them are no taller than normal (non sports) prescription frames. Incipit goofy/dork glasses. They work for me.
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You do realize that having Rx lenses properly centered to your eyes is a major part of vision correction, don't you? Screwing blank Rx lenses into random frames with no regard to where your eyes should be focusing compromises your eyesight and can also lead to long term vision issues. What the heck is wrong with you?
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> What the heck is wrong with you?
I am fine. I have been using these glasses for a couple of years and my eyesight has if anything improved (though that was probably a coincidence).
When we use glasses we do not always use the centre of the lenses but look to the sides. That is similar to using glasses with incorrect pupillary distance. The Dork Blue glasses above are noticeably incorrect, which is why I made the Yellow ones. I try to get PD right but I am imprecise since I am not aware of research to suggest that an incorrect pupillary distance harms the eyes.
I also use cheap (<$4 USD) off the shelf glasses which are -3.0 -3.0 (as opposed to -3.0, -2.5) without the ability to set the pupillary distance and they work for me too, without, as yet, noticeable detriment.
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I am on the other hand, as a result of these tall dork glasses, able to cycle long and low, these days in the drops a lot of the time, with great enjoyment and health benefit. That is why I recommend them.
What the heck is wrong with you?
I am fine. I have been using these glasses for a couple of years and my eyesight has if anything improved (though that was probably a coincidence).
When we use glasses we do not always use the centre of the lenses but look to the sides. That is similar to using glasses with incorrect pupillary distance. The Dork Blue glasses above are noticeably incorrect, which is why I made the Yellow ones. I try to get PD right but I am imprecise since I am not aware of research to suggest that an incorrect pupillary distance harms the eyes.
I also use cheap (<$4 USD) off the shelf glasses which are -3.0 -3.0 (as opposed to -3.0, -2.5) without the ability to set the pupillary distance and they work for me too, without, as yet, noticeable detriment.
Clear Lens Nerd Black Frame Myopia Glasses 1 1 5 2 2 5 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 | eBay
I am on the other hand, as a result of these tall dork glasses, able to cycle long and low, these days in the drops a lot of the time, with great enjoyment and health benefit. That is why I recommend them.
What the heck is wrong with you?
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I'm overall pretty happy with them. A huge step up from my Wiley X motorcycle glasses that I've been using for cycling in the very least. They were several hundred cheaper than Oakleys too.
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https://www.google.co.jp/search?hl=e...IcH40ATO0aTwAg
I bought the cheapest that an online supplier had which were 1.59. They are pretty thick at the edges too especially since they are big, and they are visible being on the outside of the lens, so they do look coke bottle but, I am okay with that.
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Cheaper prescription lenses have a lower refractive index that means you need more bulk to bend the light. If they are hidden inside the Oakleys though it shouldn't matter.
https://www.google.co.jp/search?hl=e...IcH40ATO0aTwAg
I bought the cheapest that an online supplier had which were 1.59. They are pretty thick at the edges too especially since they are big, and they are visible being on the outside of the lens, so they do look coke bottle but, I am okay with that.
https://www.google.co.jp/search?hl=e...IcH40ATO0aTwAg
I bought the cheapest that an online supplier had which were 1.59. They are pretty thick at the edges too especially since they are big, and they are visible being on the outside of the lens, so they do look coke bottle but, I am okay with that.
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Chinese lenses tend to be about 12-25USD per pair in my experience. Chinese sometimes are a bit flakey regarding fit-to-the-frame. I have on two occasions purchased prescription glasses for about 25 USD includng frames from China, but the lenses were not quite right at the corners of the frame. Local Japanese opticiuanns charge about the same upper end or 25USD and do an excellent job with a perfect fit and test my eyes for glaucoma at the same time.
The lens blanks that I am bolting to the front of frames were only 13 USD per pair from this guy. They may be even cheaper had I not asked for them to be cut square. I wonder how difficult it can be to cut them to (for instance the Oakley RX) shape oneself.
And upon reflection, I was a bit rash above.
I stupidly forgot about Pupilary Distance and you were right to point it out. My PD was about 2cm out and where making me feel like a goat. Here is my blue dork glasses to within a couple of 2mm of correct PD. Even riddled with holes, they do for me.
Dork Bleu with Pupillary Distance Corrected by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
Please forgive me for going on about these glasses but, this is for me a life changing product without contact lenses or which I could not use a road bike, that (other than as Billiard glasses) can not be purchased anywhere in the world, and cost a mere 13 USD (lenses ) plus a few dollars for second hand or otherwise inexpensive sun glasses.
The lens blanks that I am bolting to the front of frames were only 13 USD per pair from this guy. They may be even cheaper had I not asked for them to be cut square. I wonder how difficult it can be to cut them to (for instance the Oakley RX) shape oneself.
And upon reflection, I was a bit rash above.
I stupidly forgot about Pupilary Distance and you were right to point it out. My PD was about 2cm out and where making me feel like a goat. Here is my blue dork glasses to within a couple of 2mm of correct PD. Even riddled with holes, they do for me.
Dork Bleu with Pupillary Distance Corrected by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
Please forgive me for going on about these glasses but, this is for me a life changing product without contact lenses or which I could not use a road bike, that (other than as Billiard glasses) can not be purchased anywhere in the world, and cost a mere 13 USD (lenses ) plus a few dollars for second hand or otherwise inexpensive sun glasses.
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"Excerts" (prescription lens bolted on the front) are strong but rain and sweat gets between the two lenses. So I have decided that the solution is rimless. These were made using some old frames that I had lying around and reused lenses.
Rimless Dork by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
But I would like some strong, two bolt type rimless frames like these but I am hopeful that I will find some for less
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Rimless Dork by Timothy Takemoto, on Flickr
But I would like some strong, two bolt type rimless frames like these but I am hopeful that I will find some for less
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I just bought the Oakley CrossLink so I can wear them while riding and daily wear....I like them. My prescription did not make them cheap, but what are you going to do...I need to see where I am going on the bike. Mine are progressive lenses with phototec clear to light gray so with the sun, they will darken enough for me. I used them for the first time on the bike today and they worked like a champ.
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had my new Oakleys for about a week now. These things are pretty dope. Oakley crosslink pitch, trivex plastics, xtractive transitions coating. Total rx is -4.25.
I've done 4 runs and 1 bike ride (night mtb) so far w/ top speed of 38mph on knobby tires. Both activities doesn't jar or move the frames at all. Does take some getting used to for depth perception vs the contact lens I've been wearing for decades when running over rocks on the trails. I'm sure I'll get used to this faster as I wear them more. These have a pretty good wrap around and peripheral vision like normal sunglasses, the eye box is really nice versus my normal specs.
I've done 4 runs and 1 bike ride (night mtb) so far w/ top speed of 38mph on knobby tires. Both activities doesn't jar or move the frames at all. Does take some getting used to for depth perception vs the contact lens I've been wearing for decades when running over rocks on the trails. I'm sure I'll get used to this faster as I wear them more. These have a pretty good wrap around and peripheral vision like normal sunglasses, the eye box is really nice versus my normal specs.
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My bike fitter noted that I was tilting my head up in order to see forward through my prescription lenses. With my neck at a better angle, I'm looking right at the top edge of my specs. My Rx sunglasses are similar.
I tried riding with some trial contacts and am certainly more comfortable tilting my head down while rotating my eyeballs up. I might go this route, but...
I'm having some Smith Optics Rx ODS3 inserts made for ski goggles and I noted that they sit up quite a bit higher in the goggles than normal glasses. I will try the insert with their Pivlock cycling sunglasses but expect they'll have the problem timtak noted.
Looking at the Rudy Project glasses with Rx Direct Inframe (Horus, Ekynox Sx) or Rx Interchangeable (Rydon, Royz, Magster) and Adjustable Nose, I wonder if these could be worn high up on the nose to for head-down riding.
Anyone have experience with those? Or non-prescriptions cycling glasses with two lenses (not the one-piece "shield" style)?
I tried riding with some trial contacts and am certainly more comfortable tilting my head down while rotating my eyeballs up. I might go this route, but...
I'm having some Smith Optics Rx ODS3 inserts made for ski goggles and I noted that they sit up quite a bit higher in the goggles than normal glasses. I will try the insert with their Pivlock cycling sunglasses but expect they'll have the problem timtak noted.
Looking at the Rudy Project glasses with Rx Direct Inframe (Horus, Ekynox Sx) or Rx Interchangeable (Rydon, Royz, Magster) and Adjustable Nose, I wonder if these could be worn high up on the nose to for head-down riding.
Anyone have experience with those? Or non-prescriptions cycling glasses with two lenses (not the one-piece "shield" style)?
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I have just had some made by this supplier.
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for 19USD plus 10USD for the thickest plain spherical lenses. They have not arrived yet but I am hopeful. I don't mind a bit of distortion and when I look this much of a dork the thickness does not matter either.
For another 20USD you could have thin lenses aspherical lenses and tinting is another 10USD I think. I.e. some strongish two bolt rimless for about 60USD.
If you don't mind thick glass, then these are tinted for 19USD
Aliexpress.com : Buy Filling a prescription 1.56 Anti Reflective HC UV Multi color Tint CR 39 Resin Sunglasses Lentes Eyeglasses Prescription Lenses from Reliable lense suppliers on Bright Eyewear's store | Alibaba Group
There is no need to have such a tall lenses if you would rather not look like a dork but I find that in my drops I need this much glass to see out of my brows, which are not as sexy or raised as those of Jack Nicholson. Should anyone order a pair please tell the seller that Timothy Takemoto recommended you.
2015 Elegant Men Women Metal Rimless Strong Eye Glasses Optical Frame Prescription Glasses Oculos De Grau Can Put Prescription-in Eyewear Frames from Men's Clothing & Accessories on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
for 19USD plus 10USD for the thickest plain spherical lenses. They have not arrived yet but I am hopeful. I don't mind a bit of distortion and when I look this much of a dork the thickness does not matter either.
For another 20USD you could have thin lenses aspherical lenses and tinting is another 10USD I think. I.e. some strongish two bolt rimless for about 60USD.
If you don't mind thick glass, then these are tinted for 19USD
Aliexpress.com : Buy Filling a prescription 1.56 Anti Reflective HC UV Multi color Tint CR 39 Resin Sunglasses Lentes Eyeglasses Prescription Lenses from Reliable lense suppliers on Bright Eyewear's store | Alibaba Group
There is no need to have such a tall lenses if you would rather not look like a dork but I find that in my drops I need this much glass to see out of my brows, which are not as sexy or raised as those of Jack Nicholson. Should anyone order a pair please tell the seller that Timothy Takemoto recommended you.
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I found that inserts behind the lenses or shield, made the glasses too heavy. Now, I simply use Oakleys. I have a Half Jacket, Fast Jacket, and the Radar Path...all prescription. They are excellent. The Radar Path has the prescription lens part actually inserted into a cutout in the shield itself so it is part of it. I have also tried Rudy Projects and another brand but the Oakleys are simply the most comfortable and durable. They also fit very eel so I stick with them. If you go to an Oakley store and talk to the optician guy, he/she may give you a discount like they did for me. Len Crafters will not, according to my experience. So the Oakley store (at the mall) was quite a bit less expensive. Also, if you do the flex savings things, you get it at 1 minus your overall tax rate.
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If you wear progressives don't skimp like I did and not get them! Worked fine until I needed to read maps etc. Got my Bolle's from SportRX
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My bike fitter noted that I was tilting my head up in order to see forward through my prescription lenses. With my neck at a better angle, I'm looking right at the top edge of my specs. My Rx sunglasses are similar.
I tried riding with some trial contacts and am certainly more comfortable tilting my head down while rotating my eyeballs up. I might go this route, but...
I'm having some Smith Optics Rx ODS3 inserts made for ski goggles and I noted that they sit up quite a bit higher in the goggles than normal glasses. I will try the insert with their Pivlock cycling sunglasses but expect they'll have the problem timtak noted.
Looking at the Rudy Project glasses with Rx Direct Inframe (Horus, Ekynox Sx) or Rx Interchangeable (Rydon, Royz, Magster) and Adjustable Nose, I wonder if these could be worn high up on the nose to for head-down riding.
Anyone have experience with those? Or non-prescriptions cycling glasses with two lenses (not the one-piece "shield" style)?
I tried riding with some trial contacts and am certainly more comfortable tilting my head down while rotating my eyeballs up. I might go this route, but...
I'm having some Smith Optics Rx ODS3 inserts made for ski goggles and I noted that they sit up quite a bit higher in the goggles than normal glasses. I will try the insert with their Pivlock cycling sunglasses but expect they'll have the problem timtak noted.
Looking at the Rudy Project glasses with Rx Direct Inframe (Horus, Ekynox Sx) or Rx Interchangeable (Rydon, Royz, Magster) and Adjustable Nose, I wonder if these could be worn high up on the nose to for head-down riding.
Anyone have experience with those? Or non-prescriptions cycling glasses with two lenses (not the one-piece "shield" style)?
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I have used two different pairs of Rudy Projects- one is a Rydon and the other had a shield that clipped on to the glasses (which had clear prescription lenses). I don;t use either now, because I have three sets of Oakleys and I don't need more glasses (plus prescription lenses are ridiculously expensive). So like I had mentioned earlier I think- the one that had the clip-op shield, was simply too front-heavy. So I used to use the clear base glasses for MTB night riding. The Rydon became my favorite. It has a rose/brown tint which was good for most conditions, though not great for bright sun like we have much of in Colorado. I'd never get a clip-on type again. The Rydon is very nice though...decent view and grippy. The bridge also sits higher. Then again, so do all my Oakleys and any good cycling-specific frame should sit high and provide good view while riding. I splurged on the Oakleys with a dark grey, grey-clear transitions, and VR28. If I wasn't such a chicken, I'd do Lasik and have 5-6 sets of different lenses.
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Presenting the Navin Skyhook.
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Cord and Tiny cord locks are from Zpacks. I came up with all kinds of schemes with tricky knots and gluing cord to magnets, but the magnet threaded on the cord and both ends of the line through the cord lock turned out the simplest.
Helmet magnet is R424DIA, diametrically-magnetized. It's their smallest at 1/4" od x 1/8" id x 1/4" thick, but I'm looking for a smaller one.
Eyeglasses magnet is 1/4 long x 1/8 wide x 1/16 thick (B421). I ordered some 1/32" thick (B4201), but they kept shattering when picked up by the helmet magnet.
The glasses magnet is held on with an Xacto-cut sliver of 3M VHB double-sided tape. It's kind of thick, so I'm going to try one of the 1/32" thick magnets with a drop of super glue instead. I've also covered both magnets with electrical tape to make them less conspicuous and to cushion the impact when they mate.
Neodymium magnets from K&J
Cord and Tiny cord locks are from Zpacks. I came up with all kinds of schemes with tricky knots and gluing cord to magnets, but the magnet threaded on the cord and both ends of the line through the cord lock turned out the simplest.
Helmet magnet is R424DIA, diametrically-magnetized. It's their smallest at 1/4" od x 1/8" id x 1/4" thick, but I'm looking for a smaller one.
Eyeglasses magnet is 1/4 long x 1/8 wide x 1/16 thick (B421). I ordered some 1/32" thick (B4201), but they kept shattering when picked up by the helmet magnet.
The glasses magnet is held on with an Xacto-cut sliver of 3M VHB double-sided tape. It's kind of thick, so I'm going to try one of the 1/32" thick magnets with a drop of super glue instead. I've also covered both magnets with electrical tape to make them less conspicuous and to cushion the impact when they mate.
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Yes! Navin Skyhooks are definitely interesting. I think that I would still be bothered by the black frames but if they could be made in rimless then rimless Navin Skyhooks would totally work for me.
In the meantime I have purchased a pair of Chinese dork glasses as detailed on the other thread.
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...l#post18779097
In the meantime I have purchased a pair of Chinese dork glasses as detailed on the other thread.
https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...l#post18779097
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I've got 2 pair each of ESS Crossbows and Revision Sawflies all with prescription inserts. Good news is they were free from the Army, and 5.56 shells do bounce off niccely. Bad news is I had to spend a year in the African Dessert with them. Both work well for cycling. Before that I used prescription Wayfearers. You can get them on Ebay, and have the prescriptions filled locally.
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I got these. The inner lenses are prescription. $41 shipped with prescription lenses.
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